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Meet Melissa Gonzalez: Expanding Opportunities Through Education
Melissa Gonzalez is dedicated to creating opportunities that help students and communities thrive. As president of Lone Star College–Kingwood, she works to expand access to education and workforce training, helping prepare students for successful careers across a wide...
American Legion Youth Job Fair Connects Young Adults with Career Opportunities
The American Legion Youth Job Fair brought together young job seekers, employers, and workforce professionals on June 12 at American Legion Post 442 in Sealy to support youth employment and career exploration. Hosted as a community-focused hiring event, the job fair...
Sunnyside Job Fair Connects Residents with New Career Opportunities
Workforce Solutions East Region partnered with World Harvest Church on July 9 to bring employment opportunities and workforce resources directly to the Sunnyside community during the Jobs Come to Sunnyside Career Fair. Hosted under the leadership of Pastor Alex Royes,...
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Advancing Texas Through Collaboration: Opening Doors to High-Demand Careers
Texas continues to experience rapid economic growth, creating thousands of new jobs across industries, including construction, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. As major projects move forward throughout the Gulf Coast region, employers are...
Houston Employers Added 16,800 Jobs in May, but Growth Remains Uneven
Houston-area employers added 16,800 jobs in May, exceeding the region’s historical average for the month and marking a stronger result after a slower start to the year. The increase surpassed Houston’s long-term May average of 12,600 jobs and was substantially...
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Discover What’s New in Workforce Solutions Newsletter Issue 8
Want to stay updated on workforce news, hiring events, career resources, training opportunities, and community programs across the Gulf Coast region?...
A New Spanish Podcast Episode Connects the Community to Career Resources
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast invites the community to tune in to a newly released Spanish-language podcast episode featuring Dr. María Franco, who shares...
Job Shadowing Helps Youth Explore Careers Before They Commit
Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming for many young people. While classroom learning and online research can provide valuable information, sometimes...
From Military Service to Civilian Success: Translating Skills for the Workforce
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can feel overwhelming. Many veterans have years of leadership, technical, and operational experience,...
Learn How Digital Literacy Programs Help Job Seekers Build Skills for Today’s Workforce
For many job seekers, the biggest barrier to employment isn’t a lack of experience — it’s keeping up with how the workplace has changed. From online...
No Experience? No Problem: Short-Term Training Programs Open Doors to Houston Healthcare Careers
Houston is widely known as the energy capital of the world, but a visit to the Texas Medical Center highlights another major force behind the region’s job...
How Inclusive Hiring Is Opening Doors for Job Seekers With Disabilities
Finding the right job can be challenging for anyone. For people with disabilities, the job search can sometimes come with additional barriers. But more...
Master WorkInTexas 2.0: 5 Smart Hacks Every Jobseeker Needs
Navigating WorkInTexas, the state’s largest job portal can feel overwhelming. Every day, thousands of postings are made throughout Texas, making it simple to...
AI Is Changing Jobs in the Gulf Coast—Here’s What Smart Job Seekers Need to Know
From resume writing to interview prep to daily productivity on the job, AI tools are quickly becoming part of the modern workplace. At Gulf Coast Workforce...
